JEE Main 2020ChemistryAlcohols Phenols And EthersProperties Preparation And Uses Of EthersmediumMCQ

JEE Main 2020Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Evening Slot

Question

The correct order of stability for the following alkoxides is :

JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Question 124 English

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A(C) > (B) > (A)

Step-by-step explanation

Compound (C) is stable by –M effect of NO2.

Compound (B) is stable by Resonance effect.

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